“I just want to be happy.” That is the sentiment of many in what is often a fleeting pursuit because what is often pursued are things which are neither truly good nor proper but are rather self-indulgent. In this sense personal appetite has become a god. (note Philippians 3:19) Are we driven for the moment or … [Read more...] about THE HAPPY PURSUIT
Happiness
PURSUIT OF A GOOD DAY! (part 1 of 2)
[06/04/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 08/16/1999 (Edited some 06/12/2009 with passage changed to ESV)] “Go for it!” Isn’t that often the advice of the world? “You want it? Go get it! You deserve it! You can get it! You ought to have it.” Thus, for many, goes the pursuit of happiness. But … [Read more...] about PURSUIT OF A GOOD DAY! (part 1 of 2)
WHY DID I DO THAT?
[05/02/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/08/1999 (edited some with passage changed to ESV 03/13/2009)] “Why did I do that?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? It is a question I ask frequently when I’ve been in a hurry to finish something on the computer, clicked on the wrong thing, and lost what I was working on. I ask this … [Read more...] about WHY DID I DO THAT?
HELD PRECIOUS! (part 7 of 9)
[04/11/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/13/2009 (Edited some.)] When I watch the game show “Jeopardy” (ABC television network), I am amazed at how much some people know on such a variety of subjects. Some contestants win lots of money for that knowledge. Perhaps we know people whose … [Read more...] about HELD PRECIOUS! (part 7 of 9)
COME HUNGRY!
[03/22/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 02/24/2010 (Edited some.) The company motto for IHOP (International House of Pancakes Inc., based in California) restaurants is “Come Hungry. Leave Happy.”® Watching their advertisements for “Never-Ending Pancakes” could also bring to mind, “Come … [Read more...] about COME HUNGRY!
